This blog is devoted to the band The Really Good Pot Roast.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
oh fuck wank bugger shitting arse head and hole
GPOY in the studio.
Every RGPR song has a take or two featuring an amazing assortment of profanity.
We’re fucking professionals.
(Source: rosstophergeller)
Happy Chanukkah!
From all of us at The Really Good Pot Roast to all of you on the interwubs…
Happy Chanukkah!
To celebrate the holiday season, we have a special surprise planned. Keep an ear out for us, and check back here over the next 2 weeks.
In the meantime, enjoy the holiday season!
-RGPR
A Really Good Holiday EP from The Really Good Pot Roast
Featuring The Twelve Days of Cranqmas, Co-written by Dr. Cranquis and the Cranquistadors!
Coming soon…
Hoodie: Check
Recording Hat: Check
Unshaven face: Check
DoomPHONES: Engaged
Session time.
The Red Light is on…
Ladies and Gents, we’re recording.
We’ve talked about Cranqmas, and that’s happening. What’s Cranq-mas, you ask? Why, it’s only the 12 Day, Non-Denominational, MultiCultural, All-Inclusive, Non-Judgemental Tumblr Winter Holiday Season Enjoyment Period! We’re actively laying down the music now. We still need you help with the lyrics! Send your gift idea in official “12 Days” format (5 golden rings, 2 turtle doves…) to the Really Good Ask Box. You can submit an entire list, or just ideas for individual days.
This has also spurred us to write some new RGPR-styled holiday music. We might have some new music soon.
In the meantime, send us your medical-themed Cranqmas ideas!
Tumblorchestra, ASSEMBLE!
The 12 Days of Cranq-mas
As previously mentioned, The Really Good Pot Roast and Dr. Cranquis have decided that our next great musical collaboration will celebrate the holiday season Tumblr style! By writing the first Cranq-mas Carol.
What’s Cranq-mas, you ask? Why, it’s only the 12 Day, Non-Denominational, MultiCultural, All-Inclusive, Non-Judgemental Tumblr Winter Holiday Season Enjoyment Period!
The band is going to write “The 12 Days of Cranq-mas” Carol. But we’re looking for the help of all the Cranquistadors and Roastheads (Roasters? Really Good Fans?) out there in Tumblr Land.
What do you think should be the 12 gifts of Cranq-mas? We’re trying to keep it medically themed (It is CRANQ-mas), but in a way that is accessible to both medical and non-medical folks.
Just submit your gift idea in official “12 Days” format (5 golden rings, 2 turtle doves…) to the Really Good Ask Box. You can submit an entire list, or just ideas for individual days. Best gift ideas will be revealed when the song is completed. If your idea is used in the song you will receive credit (Link to your blog in the song lyrics on the final post). Anonymous submissions are also accepted.
Let’s get Cranq-ing!
-RGPR
Mark Dabney - …Baby, One More Time (Britney Spears Cover)
Live at the Music Cafe 11/3/2012
In which a grown man plays and sings a Britney Spears song to a roomful of merry strangers.
More video to come.
-Mark
Tonight’s setlist and notes.
This was awesome.
The show was a lot of fun, but over so quickly. Might have some pictures and videos to share in the next couple days.
Yay!
On to the next show…
-Mark
Songwriters Showcase - TONIGHT!
Hi everyone! Last reminder, I’m playing a Songwriters Showcase at The Music Cafe in Damascus, MD from 7pm-10pm EDT. Come on out and see some great local musicians, including one half of The Really Good Pot Roast!
https://www.facebook.com/events/441293345907356/
Let’s see how this goes!
-Mark
Sound Advice
Before you start a song, ask yourself WWRD (What Would Rob Do?). Then play at 20-30 bpm faster than your answer.
-Rob
I’ve been working on my set, rehearsing, and driving myself nuts. Rob, he of the slowest damn song I’ve ever heard, offered sage-like advice.
Come see me play the Songwriter’s Showcase in Damascus, MD this Saturday Night. And if you do, remind me, WWRD?
-Mark
Sunday Musings with Mark
- My showcase show is a week away! Come see me play live! November 3rd @7pm, Music Cafe in Damascus, MD.
- “Rehearsing Songs” is a somewhat new and strange concept to me. Years and years (and years) ago, I was in a band, and we largely covered Top 40 songs. In the years since, I’ve written and recorded a lot of music, but the idea of playing them live was abstract to me. Hell, I titled my first solo album ‘icantplaythislive’. I’ve written, recorded, and moved on. Now I’m going back and learningmy own songs. Strange days, these.
- Speaking of which, I have my setlist narrowed down. It’s largely solo stuff, but I do have a Pot Roast song in there. Trouble is, a lot of our band stuff really needs at least 2 guitars to work, or I need a lot more practice to pull off. Now I’m trying to work on how to ‘banter’ betwixt my odd songs.
- Cranq-mas! Rx-Mas is coming! Rob and I are already planning “The 12 Days of Cranq-mas” Carol. We’ve received some great ideas, but we could use more! What do you think should be the 12 gifts of Cranq-mas? Just submit your gift idea in official “12 Days” format (5 golden rings, 2 turtle doves…) to the Really Good Ask Box. You can submit an entire list, or just ideas for individual days.
Happy Sunday!
-Mark
Songwriter’s Showcase with Mark Dabney!
Hi everyone!
In the Maryland area and interested in seeing half of The Really Good Pot Roast live? Here’s your chance! I (Mark) am playing a Songwriter’s Showcase in Damascus, MD on November 3rd!
Come join me at The Music Cafe for an evening of performances by local songwriters (including me!) and hosted by Ferrante & Dillon! The Music Cafe is a great coffee house with delicious food. And of course, live music!
The show is from 7pm-10pm. I’m playing the opening slot from 7-7:30, then will join the rest of the local artists for a jam at the end. I’ll be playing almost all originals, and mayhaps a cover I’ve been kicking around…
The Details:
- The Music Cafe
26528-B Ridge Road
Damascus, MD 20872
(301) 253-1500
Aside from a couple open mic nights, this will be my first show in years. Should be fun (and in no way phenomenally nerve-racking and intimidating)!
-Mark
Cranq-Mas: Welcome to the Holiday Season, Tumblr Style!
The Really Good Pot Roast and Dr. Cranquis have been at it again. This time it’s been decided that our next great musical collaboration will celebrate the holiday season Tumblr style! By writing the first Cranq-mas Carol.
What’s Cranq-mas, you ask? Why, it’s only the 12 Day, Non-Denominational, MultiCultural, All-Inclusive, Non-Judgemental Tumblr Winter Holiday Season Enjoyment Period!
The band is going to write “The 12 Days of Cranq-mas” Carol. But we’re looking for the help of all the Cranquistadors and Roastheads (Roasters? Really Good Fans?) out there in Tumblr Land.
What do you think should be the 12 gifts of Cranq-mas?
Just submit your gift idea in official “12 Days” format (5 golden rings, 2 turtle doves…) to the Really Good Ask Box. You can submit an entire list, or just ideas for individual days. Best gift ideas will be revealed when the song is completed. If your idea is used in the song you will receive credit (Link to your blog in the song lyrics on the final post). Anonymous submissions are also accepted.
Let’s get Cranq-ing!
-RGPR
The Really Good Pot Roast - Spice Up Your Life (Spice Girls Cover)
A couple of months ago, Rob posted a one-off cover I did of Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time”. After that, we tried to think about some interesting songs to cover, ones that we’d like to learn and interpret, and be able to possibly play live. Then Rob picked this song.
I really liked Rob’s acoustic take on this track. His vocals sold me on it. The hardest part of this track was the fact that it’s only 2 chords. Fm and C. Over and over and over again. When you have a whole electronic pop dance music backing to it, you don’t care. But strip it down to a couple acoustic guitars, and it creates some headaches. We played with a bit of structure and style, and added in some hand percussion.
I’m pleased where this wound up. We hope you enjoy it.
Got any suggestions for us to cover? Drop us an ask!
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Feedback!
kiwafruit replied to your audio post: Until The Cops Come (For You) - The Really Good…
The vocals are definitely a star, it’s great to hear Mark front and centre with very little effect. This is such a great track, so grungy rock. Nice!
Glad you enjoy the track. I totally agree with your assessment of Mark’s vocals.
-Rob
